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Grand Teton Range

The site of the Teton Range can make even the most seasoned traveler gasp! Even “awesome” is not enough to describe this mountain range which looms high above the valley floor known as Jackson Hole.

This valley, interrupted only by the mighty, winding Snake River, was named by fur trappers in the early 1800s. Back then “hole” was the name given to a high valley surrounded by mountains. This particular valley was the territory of trapper Davey Jackson and was consequently named Jackson Hole.

Grand Teton National Park not only is a physical historical record of geological transformation since the Ice Age, it is also a year-round recreational area. Discover the many lakes at the base of the Teton range, including Jackson Lake. Over 16 miles long and covering almost 26,000 acres, this is the largest lake. Boating and fishing for the area’s cutthroat trout, or planted Mackinaw, brown and brook trout are popular sports here. Canoeing and rafting are also available.